Three water firms face £168m penalty after sewage investigation
Ofwat, the body responsible for economic regulation of the privatised water and sewerage industry in England and Wales has proposed that three water companies will be fined a total of £168m for failing to manage their wastewater treatment works and networks.
Plan for UK to tackle sewage crisis unveiled
There needs to be “collective action” by water firms, government and public bodies to upgrade the UK wastewater infrastructure to protect the public from the health hazards of sewage in UK waters, a new report finds.
Raw sewage spills in England reached record high
Raw sewage discharges doubled to record levels in England last year, new research data reveals.
Water firms fast-track investment to stop sewage spills
Water companies are expected to fast-track more than £180m of investment over the next 12 months to prevent more than 8,000 sewage spills polluting English waterways.
Raw sewage alert issued for 54 UK beaches
Health warnings have been issued for 54 beaches in the southwest of England due to sewage pollution concerns.
Dog walkers warned to avoid 83 UK beaches due to raw sewage
Dog walkers are being warned to avoid 83 UK beaches after raw sewage, which can cause serious illness, was discharged.